Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
18 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F676 - Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident and consistent with
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F801 - Staffing
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F849 - Hospice services
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F623 - Transfer and discharge-
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0222GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0321GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0753GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 11, 2024 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON?
This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON on December 11, 2024. The surveyor cited 18 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON on December 11, 2024?
Yes, 18 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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